Re: [Elecraft] What are your favorite K3 and KX3 macros?

[Hajo Dezelski]

Hi,

thanks for all who responded. Together with the macros from Andrea
IU4APC "Kx3 KeyUp" I have enough material to select the macros I need and
can develop some of my own ... If there is one missing.

73 de
Hajo (DL1SDZ)

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Re: [Elecraft] What are your favorite K3 and KX3 macros?

[Dick Dievendorff]

You don't need to use a macro for SPKR + PH.  You can just go to the SPKR +
PH menu entry, then hold PF1.   From then on PF1 toggles SPKR + PH.

73 de Dick, K6KR


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The K3 macro I use the most is "Speakers on/off" for whenever I want to use
headphones. See macro 3 here:
http://la3za.blogspot.no/2013/12/clever-k3-macro-trick.html



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Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and QSK

[ok1rp]

Barry,

QRQ mode is off when RIT is used unfortunatelly.

73 - Petr, OK1RP



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Re: [Elecraft] P3 CW Decoding doesn't match K3

[Alan]

On 11/13/2015 01:39 PM, paul ecker via Elecraft wrote:

While copying the ARRL 20M CW broadcast I noticed that the decoding
on the K3 is quite accurate as long as the signal does not fade. But
while the K3 is decoding very well, the data display of cw text on
the bottom of the SVGA display  is no whereas close to the accuracy
of the K3. Anyone else encountered this? I  don't see any applicable
options in the SVGA menu on the P3 menu. Paul Eckerkc2nyu


By any chance, do you have text display enabled on P3 Utility?  The text 
display on the P3/SVGA and P3 Utility are mutually exclusive - only one 
should be turned on at the same time.


Alan N1AL

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[Elecraft] [K2] Issue with KAT2 connector

[David Brown]

This post is for K2 builders that have the internal KAT2 ATU.  I am
completing a K2 build that will include the KAT2.  The 2-pin connector (P6)
on the K2 RF Board connects to the RF input on the KAT2.  There is a
clearance problem where inductor L20 overlaps the footprint of P6 on the RF
board.  This overlap is about 2 mm in my case.  The recommended solution to
this overlap is to simply unsolder L20 and roll it forward to eliminate
this overlap.  I am uncomfortable with this and am thinking about using an
alternative method to make this connection.  I'm interested in hearing from
other K2 builders who may have used an alternative to P6 because of this
interference issue.

73
Dave, K8AX
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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KPA500] FS KPA500

[w4grj]

I have a used KPA500 with a brand new LPF module with a 1 year warranty.
Just back from Elecraft with latest mods, $2000 shipped. 
All responses off line please.
Jack
W4GRJ


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Re: [Elecraft] P3 CW Decoding doesn't match K3

[Cady, Fred]

The K3 does the heavy listing while decoding CW and it and the P3 should be the 
same.  What you can't do is use the K3 Utility and the P3 to display code 
simultaneously.
Cheers and 73,
Fred KE7X
Author of:
“The Elecraft K3s and P3 – Getting the Most out from Your High Performance 
Station”.
"The Portable Elecraft KX3 – Going for the Summit with the KX3 and KX3-2M/4M"
“The Elecraft KX-Line – The Complete Station”
“The Elecraft KPA500 and KAT500 – the K-Line Dream Station, 2nd. Ed.”
Printed, coil bound copies of these are all available at www.elecraft.com
PDF files available from www.ke7x.com

"The Elecraft K3 and P3, 3rd Edition – Incorporating the KXV3B and KIO3B"
 “The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverters – Assembling the KX3-Line 
Station”
“The Elecraft P3, SVGA, and TX Monitor”
“Upgrading the Elecraft K3 with K3s Components – Bridging the Gap”

Printed copies available at www.lulu.com and pdf from www.ke7x.com.
Free guides at ke7x.com
KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide
http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide

KAT500 and KXPA500 Tuner Operation
http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners



From: Elecraft  on behalf of Ron D'Eau Claire 

Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 2:56 PM
To: 'paul ecker'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 CW Decoding doesn't match K3

I believe the P3SVGA only reproduces whatever characters are on the VFO B 
display. The P3SVGA does not separately decode the CW. If you are not getting 
faithful copy of VFO B on the K3 to the P3, something is amiss in the station 
setup.

Try disconnecting anything else from the P3/K3 combo that is connected to any 
of the data ports on the K3 or P3 and see if that clears it up.

You can easily test the transfer by recording a data mode message at the K3 and 
playing it back with the K3 in TEST mode so you aren't transmitting. You should 
have perfect copy on the P3SVGA monitor.

73, Ron AC7AC

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ecker via Elecraft
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 1:40 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] P3 CW Decoding doesn't match K3

While copying the ARRL 20M CW broadcast I noticed that the decoding on the K3 
is quite accurate as long as the signal does not fade. But while the K3 is 
decoding very well, the data display of cw text on the bottom of the SVGA 
display  is no whereas close to the accuracy of the K3. Anyone else encountered 
this? I  don't see any applicable options in the SVGA menu on the P3 menu.
Paul Eckerkc2nyu

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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KPA500] FS KPA500

[Steve Ellington]

Mods? What mods?
Steve N4LQ

On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 3:33 PM, Jack Satterfield 
wrote:

> I have a used KPA500 with a brand new LPF module with a 1 year warranty.
> Just back from Elecraft with latest mods, $2000 shipped.
> All responses off line please.
> Jack
> W4GRJ
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[Elecraft] P3 CW Decoding doesn't match K3

[paul ecker via Elecraft]

While copying the ARRL 20M CW broadcast I noticed that the decoding on the K3 
is quite accurate as long as the signal does not fade. But while the K3 is 
decoding very well, the data display of cw text on the bottom of the SVGA 
display  is no whereas close to the accuracy of the K3. Anyone else encountered 
this? I  don't see any applicable options in the SVGA menu on the P3 menu.
Paul Eckerkc2nyu
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 troubles

[Wes (N7WS)]

Why would one filter, that like just like all of the others is switched into the 
circuit by a relay on each end, fail while none of the others do not?


On 11/11/2015 1:32 PM, Jim Brown wrote:


The LPF is on the output of the amplifier. One possible cause of failure could 
be lightning.


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[Elecraft] F.S. KX1 Quick Reference guide

[Joe W2KJ]

Howdy Gang:

I sold my KX1 quite a while back and just recently found the Nifty Quick 
Reference guide for the rig.

This is a small pocket sized guide for the KX1 and options.

Will ship for $5.

73, Joe W2KJ
KX3, KXPA100
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 CW Decoding doesn't match K3

[paul ecker via Elecraft]

Fred- I am not using the K3 Utility at all, just the P3.
73 Paul
  From: "Cady, Fred" 
 To: Ron D'Eau Claire ; 'paul ecker' ; 
"elecraft@mailman.qth.net"  
 Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 5:23 PM
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 CW Decoding doesn't match K3
   
The K3 does the heavy listing while decoding CW and it and the P3 should be the 
same.  What you can't do is use the K3 Utility and the P3 to display code 
simultaneously.
Cheers and 73,
Fred KE7X
Author of:
“The Elecraft K3s and P3 – Getting the Most out from Your High Performance 
Station”.
"The Portable Elecraft KX3 – Going for the Summit with the KX3 and KX3-2M/4M"
“The Elecraft KX-Line – The Complete Station”
“The Elecraft KPA500 and KAT500 – the K-Line Dream Station, 2nd. Ed.”
Printed, coil bound copies of these are all available at www.elecraft.com
PDF files available from www.ke7x.com

"The Elecraft K3 and P3, 3rd Edition – Incorporating the KXV3B and KIO3B"
 “The Elecraft KXPA100, PX3 and 2M/4M Transverters – Assembling the KX3-Line 
Station”
“The Elecraft P3, SVGA, and TX Monitor”
“Upgrading the Elecraft K3 with K3s Components – Bridging the Gap”

Printed copies available at www.lulu.com and pdf from www.ke7x.com.
Free guides at ke7x.com
KPA500 and KAT500 Quick Set Up Guide
http://www.ke7x.com/home/k-line-introduction-and-set-up-guide

KAT500 and KXPA500 Tuner Operation
http://www.ke7x.com/home/kat500-and-kxpa100-tuners





From: Elecraft  on behalf of Ron D'Eau Claire 

Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 2:56 PM
To: 'paul ecker'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 CW Decoding doesn't match K3

I believe the P3SVGA only reproduces whatever characters are on the VFO B 
display. The P3SVGA does not separately decode the CW. If you are not getting 
faithful copy of VFO B on the K3 to the P3, something is amiss in the station 
setup.

Try disconnecting anything else from the P3/K3 combo that is connected to any 
of the data ports on the K3 or P3 and see if that clears it up.

You can easily test the transfer by recording a data mode message at the K3 and 
playing it back with the K3 in TEST mode so you aren't transmitting. You should 
have perfect copy on the P3SVGA monitor.

73, Ron AC7AC

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of paul 
ecker via Elecraft
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 1:40 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] P3 CW Decoding doesn't match K3

While copying the ARRL 20M CW broadcast I noticed that the decoding on the K3 
is quite accurate as long as the signal does not fade. But while the K3 is 
decoding very well, the data display of cw text on the bottom of the SVGA 
display  is no whereas close to the accuracy of the K3. Anyone else encountered 
this? I  don't see any applicable options in the SVGA menu on the P3 menu.
Paul Eckerkc2nyu

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Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Issue with KAT2 connector

[Don Wilhelm]

Dave,

If you use a non-standard method of connection, that provides difficulty 
if you ever have it serviced.  I routinely swap out full options when 
doing troubleshooting (substitution is the quickest way to isolate a 
problem).  If you use a non-standard connector, that cannot be done.


That 2mm will not cause a problem at all.  L20 will likely move toward 
the rear a bit if you bend over C202 and give it a slight push.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/13/2015 5:43 PM, David Brown wrote:

This post is for K2 builders that have the internal KAT2 ATU.  I am
completing a K2 build that will include the KAT2.  The 2-pin connector (P6)
on the K2 RF Board connects to the RF input on the KAT2.  There is a
clearance problem where inductor L20 overlaps the footprint of P6 on the RF
board.  This overlap is about 2 mm in my case.  The recommended solution to
this overlap is to simply unsolder L20 and roll it forward to eliminate
this overlap.  I am uncomfortable with this and am thinking about using an
alternative method to make this connection.  I'm interested in hearing from
other K2 builders who may have used an alternative to P6 because of this
interference issue.



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Re: [Elecraft] P3 CW Decoding doesn't match K3

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

I believe the P3SVGA only reproduces whatever characters are on the VFO B 
display. The P3SVGA does not separately decode the CW. If you are not getting 
faithful copy of VFO B on the K3 to the P3, something is amiss in the station 
setup. 

Try disconnecting anything else from the P3/K3 combo that is connected to any 
of the data ports on the K3 or P3 and see if that clears it up. 

You can easily test the transfer by recording a data mode message at the K3 and 
playing it back with the K3 in TEST mode so you aren't transmitting. You should 
have perfect copy on the P3SVGA monitor. 

73, Ron AC7AC 

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of paul 
ecker via Elecraft
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 1:40 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] P3 CW Decoding doesn't match K3

While copying the ARRL 20M CW broadcast I noticed that the decoding on the K3 
is quite accurate as long as the signal does not fade. But while the K3 is 
decoding very well, the data display of cw text on the bottom of the SVGA 
display  is no whereas close to the accuracy of the K3. Anyone else encountered 
this? I  don't see any applicable options in the SVGA menu on the P3 menu.
Paul Eckerkc2nyu

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[Elecraft] [Elecraft-KPA500] FS KPA500

[Jack Satterfield]

I have a used KPA500 with a brand new LPF module with a 1 year warranty.
Just back from Elecraft with latest mods, $2000 shipped. 
All responses off line please.
Jack
W4GRJ


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Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KPA500] FS KPA500

[w4grj]

Correction - there is no warranty another buyer.
Elecraft only warranties to original purchaser
Jack
W4GRJ


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From: w4grj [mailto:w4...@satterfield.org] 
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2015 3:35 PM
To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
Subject: RE: [Elecraft-KPA500] FS KPA500


I have a used KPA500 with a brand new LPF module with a 1 year warranty.
Just back from Elecraft with latest mods, $2000 shipped. 
All responses off line please.
Jack
W4GRJ


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 troubles

[Wes (N7WS)]

Then I guess I could just "vaguely" follow the rules, sort of like the 
President, his cabinet, the heads of the alphabet soup agencies, IRS, EPA, FBI, 
NSA, VA, ICE, DHS,... do.


That said, I think you're making this too complicated.  The rule states:

   "For the purpose of computing ERP, the transmitter PEP will be multiplied by
   the antenna gain relative to a half-wave dipole antenna. A half-wave dipole
   antenna will be presumed to have a gain of 1 (0 dBd). Licensees using other
   antennas must maintain in their station records either the antenna
   manufacturer's data on the antenna gain or calculations of the antenna gain."


Note, there is no mention of any directivity, or lack thereof, so I would take 
it that this is a theoretical free-space value.  Zero dBd is equal to 2.15 dBi 
so modelling another antenna and calculating its gain in dBi, which is the 
normal modelling outcome, then subtracting 2.15 from that number yields the gain 
relative to an ideal dipole, i.e the FCC reference.


Right away this gives a significant advantage to an actual horizontal dipole 
that has ground gain, assuming that the dipole is rotatable and the elevation 
angle is favorable for the path. Absent that, and considering the physical size 
one would probably use a vertical and bump up the power to account for the 
inevitable losses.


Wes  N7WS


On 11/12/2015 3:12 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
Your point is, of course, well taken, Wes. BUT -- there's a certain vagueness 
to the FCC definition, in that it does not specify mounting height of the 
reference dipole, making comparisons to a vertical antenna, which relates to 
mounting height quite differently, at least a bit squishy.


73, Jim K9YC



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Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Issue with KAT2 connector

[Fred Jensen]

Well Dave, the "Elecraft-Correct Answer" is do it the way they 
recommend.  Because of the modularity, I'd guess that when they're 
servicing K2's, they might swap in a known-good module to troubleshoot a 
problem.  Changing the connector makes that hard[er].


That said, note that there are in fact two of those 2-pin Molex-type 
connectors on the RF board.  Note also that the each of the 2 cables 
will reach to either connector.  Swapping them will short the 12 V and 
blow your fuse[s] ... hopefully.  I don't recommend changing one of the 
connectors, but I do recommend some bright nail polish on one of them 
[both sides] to lower the probability of misconnection.


I'm sure you can deduce how I know this. :-)

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2016
- www.cqp.org

On 11/13/2015 2:43 PM, David Brown wrote:

This post is for K2 builders that have the internal KAT2 ATU.  I am
completing a K2 build that will include the KAT2.  The 2-pin connector (P6)
on the K2 RF Board connects to the RF input on the KAT2.  There is a
clearance problem where inductor L20 overlaps the footprint of P6 on the RF
board.  This overlap is about 2 mm in my case.  The recommended solution to
this overlap is to simply unsolder L20 and roll it forward to eliminate
this overlap.  I am uncomfortable with this and am thinking about using an
alternative method to make this connection.  I'm interested in hearing from
other K2 builders who may have used an alternative to P6 because of this
interference issue.

73
Dave, K8AX


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Re: [Elecraft] P3 CW Decoding doesn't match K3

[Paul Saffren N6HZ]

Hi Paul, 

I read your post that you do not have the K3 Utility running, but 1) is your
P3 hooked up to your computer and 2) is there any software running on your
computer that would be reading the text such as a terminal program, or the
P3 Utility? 

The P3/SVGA simply gets a copy of the K3's decoded text and displays it on
the screen.  There is no separate decoding being done on the SVGA card. 
Therefore the problem is likely in the serial port between the K3 and P3, or
some other program is fighting for the data.  Check the serial cable between
the K3 and P3.  If you're still having trouble, email me directly at
Elecraft.  My email is pauls at you know where dot com. 

73, 

Paul




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Re: [Elecraft] F.S. Nifty guide for KX1

[Joe W2KJ]

Howdy Gang:

The Nifty guide for the KX1 has been spoken for...wish I had more to pass out 
to all those who wanted one.

73, Joe W2KJ
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Re: [Elecraft] [elecraft] PX3 Firmware 1.39 General Release

[JE0LFI]

Hi Paul

My PX3 has been reset(MENU and PWR).

REF and SCALE is OK, but waterfall high is not saved.

I set waterfall hight=138 and Auto text mode=ON.

In 40m, VFO A and MODE=LSB, waterfall display hight is collect(hight=138).
When I change VFO B(MODE=CW), text area hight is collect. 

When I change VFO B to A, waterfall hight become 100.

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[Elecraft] Speech bord for any of the Elecragt rigs?

[Scott Gillen ZL1CHM]

I'm wondering if Elecraft produces or has considered producing a speech 
synthesiser board for any of there radios?

73
Scott
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Auckland New Zealand

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[Elecraft] KX3 Internal soundcard

[NN8B]

How about making an internal sound card for the KX3 that would fit in the 2M
radio slot. The connection would probably be a USB connection with a com
port
that would be used by software such as FLDIGI and HRD and the MARS MS-DMT
modem.

The sound card would be high quality and have a low latency for use
on software such as the MS-DMT M110A modem software.

Such a sound card would allow a connection to the KX3 without resorting
to special cabling for headset with mic that would have to split the audio
in/out and ptt line/foot switch. It would be especially helpful when the KX3
is using
the KXPA100 and PX3 when all the KX3 ports on the left side are used.

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 troubles

[Jim Brown]

On Fri,11/13/2015 1:30 PM, Wes (N7WS) wrote:
Note, there is no mention of any directivity, or lack thereof, so I 
would take it that this is a theoretical free-space value.


One could do that, of course, but your original post brought ground 
conductivity into the computation, which is, IMO, entirely appropriate.


FWIW, I've done some extensive modeling studies of horizontal and 
vertical antennas at various mounting heights; horizontal antennas don't 
care much about soil but care a lot about height; vertical antennas care 
a bit about height and a lot about soil. That work is on my website.


I think I would use average gain of the antenna as installed as the 
basis for compliance with the Rules, but the question remains, what 
height for the dipole? :)


This is, for me, purely academic. My soil being terrible, a vertical is 
a poor choice for 60M, and I have a bunch of high horizontal dipoles, so 
I'd use one of them. :)


BTW -- there's a 2-part piece on this topic by Rudy Severns in QEX this 
past summer, specifically addressing very short verticals for the 630m 
band.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Firmware 1.39 General Release

[Nakamura]

Hi Paul

When I change VFO B(MODE=CW), waterfall hight become 100.
Back to VFO A, waterfall hight should be 138, but, will
become 100.

The value of waterfall hight, I think that it should be
stored in the VFO unit(A, B).

There was no problem in the previous version.

Best regards,

nakamura JE0LFI


> 2015/11/14 14:03、JE0LFI  のメール：
> 
> Hi Paul
> 
> My PX3 has been reset(MENU and PWR).
> 
> REF and SCALE is OK, but waterfall high is not saved.
> 
> I set waterfall hight=138 and Auto text mode=ON.
> 
> In 40m, VFO A and MODE=LSB, waterfall display hight is collect(hight=138).
> When I change VFO B(MODE=CW), text area hight is collect. 
> 
> When I change VFO B to A, waterfall hight become 100.
> 
> Best regards,
> 
> ---
> 
> nakamura / JE0LFI
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 troubles

[Walter Underwood]

Eric Swartz was very clear about this in a message to this group yesterday:

"Component failure like this can occur in any manufacturer's radio or amplifier 
for many reasons, such as power line surges, nearby lightning strikes, 
operating with excessive SWR, transmitting into a wrong antenna etc. You do not 
need to be operating on a particular band, or even have the amp or radio on to 
incur lightning damage. This can also cause partial damage to components that 
then shows up as a failure later after additional operation.”

wunder
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Walter Underwood
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http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

> On Nov 13, 2015, at 9:57 PM, Vic Rosenthal  wrote:
> 
> But why would a filter for a band that the operator had never used fail?
> 
> Vic 4X6GP/K2VCO 
> 
>> On 13 Nov 2015, at 11:52 PM, Wes (N7WS)  wrote:
>> 
>> Why would one filter, that like just like all of the others is switched into 
>> the circuit by a relay on each end, fail while none of the others do not?
>> 
>>> On 11/11/2015 1:32 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
>>> 
>>> The LPF is on the output of the amplifier. One possible cause of failure 
>>> could be lightning.
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 troubles

[Vic Rosenthal]

But why would a filter for a band that the operator had never used fail?

Vic 4X6GP/K2VCO 

> On 13 Nov 2015, at 11:52 PM, Wes (N7WS)  wrote:
> 
> Why would one filter, that like just like all of the others is switched into 
> the circuit by a relay on each end, fail while none of the others do not?
> 
>> On 11/11/2015 1:32 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
>> 
>> The LPF is on the output of the amplifier. One possible cause of failure 
>> could be lightning.
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Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and QSK

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

Non QRQ mode is significantly improved with the new synthesizer and many
think contest operating to 35 or 40 WPM don't gain anything by switching to
QRQ mode.

73, Guy K2AV

On Friday, November 13, 2015, ok1rp  wrote:

> Barry,
>
> QRQ mode is off when RIT is used unfortunatelly.
>
> 73 - Petr, OK1RP
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Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and QSK

[ok1rp]

Yes, it is as Guy said and I agree. 
Normal QSK is improved as reported and tested by several ops and I do not
worry which QSK is set at 40wpm or so on my K3 with new KSYN3A. 
I just mentioned to Barry that new QRQ mode is off when RIT is used...;)

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Re: [Elecraft] What are your favorite K3 and KX3 macros?

[Stephen Shearer]

with the added PX3 macro (and text) capability, I have added the 
following to my PX3.


20mPSK31 FA0001407;MD6;DT3;BW0025;MG025;GT004;#SPN40;#FXT1;
20mCW FA00014061000;MD3;BW0010;#SPN000100;#FXT1;
20mRTTY FA00014085000;MD6;DT2;BW0025;#SPN40;#FXT1;

73, steve WB3LGC


On 12-Nov-15 6:56 AM, Hajo Dezelski wrote:

Hi,

Although I have done my share in programming and have studied the
programmers reference manual and have played with the macro examples, I
must confess, that I am sometimes lost.  I looked up the net and found some
interesting solutions, which only could be programmed if you really know
how things play together in the Elecraft rigs.

I have learned that the need for K3 owners to program macros is not so high
on the priority list for the UI is nearly complete, but for us "poor" Kx3
and Px3 hams without the in-depth knowledge it would be great, if we could
manage with the push of a button to let the Kx3 perform some somersaults
;-))

So if someone would open his bag of tricks concerning macros ... You are
welcome.

73 de
Hajo ( DL1SDZ)

PS: My favorite noncompetitive macro in the moment
KYWPLEASE IMPROVE BANDCONDITIONS TNX;

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 w/KPA100 power resets after approximately 2 hrs of turn-on time

[Don Wilhelm]

Jim,

"the issue happens even if I haven't been transmitting"
Does that mean you can just turn it on, leave it in receive mode, and it 
turns off?
If so, you have a problem with the power circuits in the base K2 or the 
components that feed the base K2 from the 12 volt power in the KPA100.
First and most likely, check the crimp pins in the housing that plugs 
into K3 RF board P3 (AUX 12V).  If the crimp pins are 'mashed', they 
will not make good connection - get new crimp pins and insert them 
properly into the housing.
If those are OK, check the red and black wires - if they have ever been 
pinched between the KPA100 shield and the K2 side panel, they may have 
broken wires, replace the wires (use stranded wire).

Check the soldering of KPA100 D9.
In the base K2, check the soldering of F1 and the power switch.  You 
might consider replacing F1.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/12/2015 8:27 PM, wa4ywm wrote:

I originally posted this in July and I still have the problem. The issue is
as described below past the dashed line. Note that the issue happens even if
I haven't been transmitting.




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